Obama proposal would give Oregon $30.7 million for free pre-K

9:26 AM,
Mar. 11, 2014

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President Barack Obama's proposed budget for fiscal year 2015 includes a big-ticket expense: $75 billion over the next 10 years to help states provide free pre-kindergarten education to millions of low- and moderate-income 4-year-olds.

If Congress approves, the White House estimates Oregon would get $30.7 million for the 2015 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, to cover nearly 3,760 children. Oregonwould be asked to chip in $3.1 million, according to the White House.

That is, if Oregon opts to participate in the voluntary program and Congress endorses Obama's proposal as written. ...